Robert Amos | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Robert Amos | ||
Date of birth | 11 July 1955 | ||
Original team(s) | Horsham | ||
Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Utility | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1973–76, 1978–79 | Essendon | 54 (15) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1979. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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